Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions
About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 16th February 2026
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Questions
1) Examine the India-US agricultural trade framework under the 2026 interim deal. Evaluate how the strategic use of Tariff-Rate Quotas and calibrated market opening for non-native crops reconciles the pursuit of deeper bilateral economic ties with the imperative of protecting domestic farmer livelihoods.
2) Analyze the rationale for institutionalizing a dedicated ‘Indian Scientific Service’ (ISS) to integrate technical expertise into mainstream governance. Evaluate how such a cadre can effectively bridge the generalist-specialist divide to address India’s escalating technological and environmental challenges.
